Obituaries

Jimmy A. "Jap" Parry

February 14th, 1956 – April 26th, 2025

Jimmy A. “Jap” Parry, 69, of Ipava, IL, passed away at 10:30 pm on Saturday, April 26, 2025 at Decatur Memorial Hospital in Decatur, IL. He was born on February 14, 1956 in Macomb, IL, the son of Robert and Barbara (Wickert) Parry.

He is survived by his sister; Linda (and Gail Scott) Shaw of Macomb, IL, three nieces; Monica (and Jeff) Braun of Lewistown, IL, Neisha Shaw of Good Hope, IL, and Sonja (and Josh) Peterson of Havana, IL, 9 great-nieces and nephews; Macey, Gage, Rana, Koby, Carsyn, Cameron, Tyson, Knox and Ethan, two great-great-nephews; Nash and Crew Utter. He also is survived by many fabulous friends and caregivers, including Christy Horton of Ipava, IL.

Jap is preceded in death by his parents, brother; Danny Parry, sister-in-law; Lisa Parry, step-father; Bob Walters, nephew; Erik Bucher and friend; Terry Sliger-Stoneking.

Jap was a machine operator for MSD in Canton, IL for several years. He was also a bartender and cook at Rosie’s Tap and Terry’s Tap for several years.

He was a member of the Ipava Sons of the American Legion Squadron 17, Bernadotte Park Board, Ipava Sportsman Club and served as an officer in each at one point or another. Jap loved fishing, music, especially bluegrass, nature and animals. He enjoyed watching and playing softball, baseball, football and basketball. He was an avid Mets and Packers fan.

Cremation rites have been accorded. A celebration of life will be held from 1 to 4 pm on Sunday, May 4, 2025 at the Ipava American Legion. Memorials in Jap’s name may be made to the Fulton County Humane Society.

Condolences

April 28th, 2025

So sorry for your loss. Jap was a wonderful man with a heart of gold. He will be missed by so many 😢

April 28th, 2025

So sorry for your loss. Jap was a wonderful man with a heart of gold. He will be missed by so many 😢

April 28th, 2025

He was a great guy

April 28th, 2025

So sorry for your loss Jap
Had a strong heart and soul for all of us we all loved him and will always remember the good times we had together

April 28th, 2025

Condolences to all the family and friends we all loved Jap so very sorry for your loss prayers

April 28th, 2025

"Hey Kids" was the way JAP greeted us. Will miss that.
God Speed. RIP

April 29th, 2025

Sorry for your families loss. Becky and Greg Lundeen

April 29th, 2025

Linda and Gail,
Deepest condolences to you and your family.-Tammy Conner

April 29th, 2025

Linda and family...Jap was a great man and had a great time watching us play softball. I truly sorry for your loss hecwas a awesome man.

April 29th, 2025

Linda and family...Jap was a great man and had a great time watching us play softball. I truly sorry for your loss hecwas a awesome man.

April 29th, 2025

RIP CUZ YOU WILL BE MISSED. LOVE YA JERRY AND CHERYL PARRY

April 29th, 2025

R.I.P. Jap. You were a Good man, friend, comrade to everyone who knew you. Heaven gained an angel. Linda L Bean Windsor

April 29th, 2025

So sorry for your loss. Jap was a great guy, he’ll be missed by many. RIP buddy!
Karen Lamm and family

April 29th, 2025

Sorry for the loss of Jap many fond memories. Anthony and Tammy parry Baldry

April 29th, 2025

He was a great human! Playing softball with and being coached by him are some of my fondest memories. I can hear him hollering..."Hustler out there, Heifers"...he will be truly missed.

April 29th, 2025

He was a great human! Playing softball with and being coached by him are some of my fondest

memories. I can hear
himhollering..."Hustler out
there, Heifers"...he will be
truly missed. ROBIN HOLLENBACK

April 29th, 2025

Linda...So sorry for the loss of your dear brother. There are many memories of Jap and warm feelings of the happiness he brought to many. Condolences...Janis Weaver

April 29th, 2025

Jap was an icon, from the eighties up till now. Well deserved. We need more like him. Jeff Nielsen